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Frozen in the Darkness – 4th Chapter
...Meanwhile in Australia...
"Sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers are blooming... Such a beautiful day today!" Bunnymund sighed. "No blizzards today. Aw, beautiful. Just beautiful."
"Hello, Bunny. It looks like you are in a great mood today."
"North? What are you doing here?" Bunny looked up to see a man, who was loved by all children in this world. "Trying to steal some eggs? I'm going to dissappoint you, pal. You are too... Old for being easter bunny."
North laughed.
"Not that old as you are! Friend, you don't have to worry. I don't want to become Easter Spirit or something like that. Christmas - my priority. Anytime, everywhere. I was just looking for Jack. Haven't you seen him?"
"No. Easter went perfectly this year. I don't miss his snowy pranks."
"Hm... That's strange. I haven't seen him in a while. I thought maybe he was plotting something for Easter, to make you angry but... It almost looks like he dissappeared!"
"Maybe he is just hybernating. It's spring after all. There's going to be summer soon. Look... bears are going to sleep in winter. I mean, isn't it same with him? Don't worry. Summer will pass and then... Blizzards everywhere." Bunny made a face. He still couldn't forget the spring in '68. Jack froze all of his eggs, he almost destroyed Easter! Gah, that boy was real pain in the ass!
But...
"Even if he is annoying, he still saved me and others back then." Bunnymund smiled gently. "He is still just a kiddo."
North smirked.
"Ooooh. So you two became friends, finally."
"What?"
"Friends. You always act like you would rather die than join forces with him. But now you can talk about him in a good way too. That's the real step in your friendship!"
"Don't live in your own DreamLand, old man. I just told that he saved us and I'm thankful. That's all. I still think that Chicken would be better to cooperate with. Yah."
North'a laughter echoed in the Pooka's lair.
"You'll never change!"
"I'm satisfied as it is, thanks."
"Okay, okay. But still... Have you finished all of your cleaning-ups? What about one cup of tea over my place? And friendly chat?"
"Cup of tea? Tea? You are really getting OLD!" Bunny smirked.
"Tea with rum."
"Or better rum with tea..." Bunnymund mumbled, still smirking a little.
"Have you said anything, my friend?"
"Not at all. See ya on the Pole, North."
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"Tooth! Sandy! You are there also!"
"Hi, Bunny!" Fairy smiled, cheerfuly. Sandy waved him. "How was your Easter?"
"Great. No winter pranks today."
"Oh... So you haven't seen Jack either." Tooth smile turned sad in instant. "And where's North?"
"I'm right here! Cupcake? Or tea?"
"You called us here because of Jack, right?" Toothiana asked.
"... I was called here because of friendly chat ...Well, it looks like I have to give up on it," Bunnymund sighed, rolling his eyes.
"Yes. Actually, both are right. Here, Bunny." North gave him cup with amber liquid. "That cup I promised you."
North walked over the room.
"So... I had bad feeling lately."
A question mark appeared above Sandman's head.
"Friendly talk. Remind me, when he'll appear in my lair, luring me her to have a chat. NEVER AGAIN." Bunnymund muttered and then he asked, louder: "Why? Everything looks okay for me."
"I haven't noticed anything strange either." Tooth added. "Just..."
"It's... Sandy, what about you?" North looked at The Bringer of Dreams.
Sandman nodded. Few pictures appeared above his head. Moon, stars eaten...
"Are you saying that stars are dissappearing?!" Tooth covered her mouth with hand. "But... How?"
Sandy shook his arms. He didn't know.
"And now, we can't find Jack. Isn't it suspicious?"
"Oh... I hope he is alright." Tooth said, worry in her voice. North pointed at globe.
"Only thing that kept me from reuniting us here were their lights. It look like children all around the world still believe in us. Anyway, we need to find out, what is happening. And where is Jack." He paused, looking at other Guardians. Sandman raised his hand.
"Yes, friend?"
Image of The Nightmare King appeared above his head.
"Oh no, don't tell this! I don't believe... Look, we defeated him, a year ago!" Bunny shook his head. "There's no way..."
Silence.
"Bunny, are you okay?"
"Someone's there." Easter Spirit looked around. "Someone..."
"Congratulation. I thought that you are never going to notice me. Ou yeah... It's nice to see you all... Again." Creepy voice echoed in the main hall. Yetis, which were there, stopped working on Christmas toys; little elves were running around, trying to hide somewhere. North took out swords.
"Show yourself, coward!"
In front of Guardians, tall shadow appeard on the wall.
"Pitch...?!" Tooth asked.
Figure appeared, standing on the top of globe.
"Finally." Pitch smiled. Guardians looked at him with confusion.
"YOU?! How is it possible?! We defeated you! YEAR AGO! Your own Fearlings locked you inside of your world! HOW-?!"
"Oh, you thought that fear can be defeated so simply? No. Fear is never-ending. It's always there. You cannot get rid of it, even if you defeat me 10 times per day, I'm still going to come back. There's always someone, who's scared. Now, it's you. Just a moment ago, it was Jack." Pitch laughed. "And soon, it's going to be whole world."
"Where is he?! WHAT DID YOU DO TO JACK, YOU SON OF –" Toothiana yelled at him, but she was interrupted by Bunny's:
"It's never going to happen!"
He threw a boomerang at The Nightmare King. Pitch swiftly stepped away, sending on the other mass of Nightmare sand.
"Watch out!" Fairy flew to Bunny's side, pushing him away before black mass could hit him.
"Thanks."
"It's okay. I'm borrowing this." She mumbled, taking another boomerang to her hand. Bunny nodded, standing on his feet again.
Pitch's smile widened. "This surely is going to be interesting."
Sandy's whip slashed the air. Pitch jumped away, creating and sending one of Fearlings on the small man. But as soon as it touch the ground, North's sword turned it to ashes. Meanwhile, Tooth flew up, so now she was behind the Shadow's back.
"Take THIS!" She shrieked, throwing Boomerang at him. It almost look it's going to hit him. That Guardians are going to win, once again but,… Thing froze in the air and fell down on the floor, right in front of North's eyes.
"What….?" Tooth turned around. Pitch started to laugh, again.
"You were wondering where our dear Winter Spirit is. Here's your answer."
It almost looked like the time on the Pole has frozen.
"What about 'yes', Fairy? It's nice to see you again, Guardians." Boy with cold yellow eyes and black hair stepped out of darkness, standing next to Pitch. "Surprised to see me like this?"
"Oh no, Jack…" Toothiana looked like she was about to start crying. "What happened to you?"
Dark Jack frowned.
"You should be more scared about yourself. Your fake tears won't do anything with me, heh..." He smiled. "Pitch told me everything. The truth behind your smiles. I'm not going to be fooled again."
"Are you listening to yourself, boy?! What's with your mind, Frost?!" Bunny shouted. "Stop doing stupidities and immediately come here!"
"Oh, don't worry, I will... I can't believe how eager you are about your end. Well... If it's what you wish..." DJ stood up, poiting staff at Bunny. "Good bye, Kangaroo."
"What-?"
"BUNNY? WATCH OUT!"
But before he or Jack could attack each other, sharp beam of light pierced the room. Bunny jumped away, slightly scared and DJ immediatelly covered his eyes, with one of his hands. Pitch looked up. Moon was shining through the window and little figure appeared there.
"What is he doing here...?" Pitch grimaced angrily. "Jack, we are going." He created a dark portal.
"What, why-?! I haven't...!"
"Listen to me! That light is gonna destroy us!" Pitch grabbed his arm. "Let's go before it's too late!"
DJ nodded doubtfully and soon he dissappeared along with Pitch with the portal. Nothing remained after them. It almost looked like it was all just bad dream.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Nya, I promised good chapter :) I don't know if I can call this one like that but, to be honest, I think it's better than one before! XD Hehe, I hope u liked this one. And what about our special guest? Already know, who is he/she? :) Next time you'll see (but I think that you already know :3)! Thank you for your time and reading this so far! :3 You are the best! :3 *throwing cookies once again at the audience* My plot-bunnies are big and fat thanks to you! :D
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P.S.: Tommorow's Monday for me. I don't know if I'll be able to update tommorow as well, because I'm going on holiday with my family to Croatia. I won't update maybe for one-two week/s. But I'm gonna write down chapters to my notebook/mobile phone, so when I'll be back, there is going to be biiig surprise - maybe more chapies per one day! :3 Okay, that's everything I wanted for today! See you! :3